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Saturday, February 23, 2013

and MORE color!

Sewing my red pants was so stimulating, I decided to make a top to go with them (and silver pants and black pants), so I made this knit tunic
The fabric is a poly/spandex knit from Mood Fabrics that I've had my eye on for a long time... I used 
V8691, a Katherine Tilton top that I've made 3 times now. It has a particularly lovely fit through the torso, and this time I tweaked it a lot...
I added 4 inches to the length, and did not put the "ruffles" on that the pattern calls for (see here). I raised the neckline by an inch, and added a cowl collar. I also lengthened the sleeves.


I was a little leery about a poly knit, but this one is very high quality; the print is beautifully done, and it
feels good to wear.

A little Shams twirl...
 Color is fun!

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33 comments:

  1. NancyDaQFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Oh, thanks for posting this pattern! I saw a top in Santa Fe that I want to copy, and this one would be perfect!

    I really like your new version, too.

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  2. JudithFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    The famous twirl!!!! Love the top, and the changes you tweaked to make it your own...J

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  3. MushyWearFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Gorgeous! The print will be perfect for your new red pants and all the other colors you mentioned!

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  4. JanisFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I've had this pattern for a long time, and never tried it. You've inspired me. I like seeing it without the ruffles, too. Very pretty!

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  5. Mrs KFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful top - my favorite colors!

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  6. JillybejoyfulFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I SO love that color combo on you! And thanks for the pattern modifications - I just saw this pattern made up in person, loved it and bought it right away; I'm delighted to have my mind opened to the modification options, thank you!

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  7. RuthFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Margy, in actual fact you didn't make a Katherine Tilton top - that many tweaks makes it all yours. Lovely.

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  8. Lisa LareeFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Fabulous. Just fabulous.

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  9. CocoFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful, Margy! Love all your changes, I agree with Ruth, it's all yours!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Fab!

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  11. MarthaFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    oh so stylish. love the shams twirl too.

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  12. DianaFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I love it. That fabric is very pretty, poly or no.

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  13. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)February 23, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    What a pretty print you've chosen to make this beautiful tunic!

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  14. RhondaBussFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I really love this fabric and it of course fits perfectly into your wardrobe.

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  15. AndreaFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Margy, you look great in these colors. Lovely tunic!

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  16. DixieFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Gorgeous print, and you did a perfect job of lining up the stripes on the sleeves. This looks great on you, of course!

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  17. shamsFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    That looks great! I just love it and especially love the changes to the neckline. The fit is perfect.

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  18. anne kFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Beautiful "tweaks"and great addition to your wardrobe.

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  19. BunnyFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Beautiful color and it will work so well with your other efforts. Looks wonderful.

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  20. SueFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Lovely fabric and a great top!

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  21. Kathryn, aka fzxdocFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Another winner, Margy! You always look so fabulous in your black, white, red and grey combos. Thanks for letting us know about the quality of the knit from Mood. Good to know.

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  22. MaryFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    This is so darling on you-thanks for the info on the modifications.

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  23. LouisaFebruary 24, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Great print-matching! Cute top and so very "you", Margy.

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  24. carolinascallinFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh..! I LOVE this one! What great fabric - and that tunic looks terrific on you with those skinny pants. You really have a knack for knowing what looks great on you and what fabrics to use with a pattern to make it come out right :)

    Job well done!

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  25. GailFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Gorgeous print - I admire your discipline in sticking with three basic colours.

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  26. CarolynFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    That's a gorgeous top. I love the twirl picture!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    This is fabulous. I love that pattern.

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  28. pdiddlyFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    gorgeous as normal

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  29. a little sewingMarch 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful ruby red shots of color - I love it!

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  30. LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    I would have eliminated the ruffle as well. Like the changes you made. Great fabric. It's always great to be able to take a good pattern and change it up a bit.

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  31. JanisMarch 6, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Margy, I get email updates of your blog. You probably already know this, but you have been spammed. Maybe Blogger has some way of dealing with this?

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  32. MargyMarch 6, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Thanks, Janis...I'm trying to figure out how to take care of it; at this point, I delete them one by one. The only approaches I've found so far on Blogger are either to moderate all comments, or to use the word-verification thingie, which we all hate! I'm working on it...and thanks for reminding me!

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  33. JanisMarch 6, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Margy, on Wordpress you only have to moderate comments from people that you haven't already approved. So eventually it is minimal. You might want to try that.

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